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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 162
India’s COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses the landmark of 32 Cr
On the Sixth Day of new phase of COVID-19 Vaccination, more than 58.10 lakh Vaccine Doses administered today till 7 pm
More than 8.48 Cr Vaccine doses administered in the age group 18-44, so far
In another significant achievement, India’s cumulative COVID Vaccination Coverage crossed the landmark of 32 crore , as per the 7 pm provisional report today. As the new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June, more than 58.10  lakh Vaccine Doses administered today, as per the 7 pm provisional report.
36,68,189 vaccine doses were administered as first dose and 1,14,506 vaccine doses given as second dose in the age group 18-44 years today. Cumulatively, 8,30,23,693 persons across 37 States/UTs have received their first dose and total 18,48,754 have received their second dose since the start of Phase-3 of the vaccination drive. Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal have administered more than 10 lakh beneficiaries of the age group 18-44 years for the first dose of COVID vaccine.
The table below shows the cumulative vaccine doses administered to 18-44 years age group till now.
|
|
S.No.
|
|
State
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1
|
|
A & N Islands
|
|
40584
|
|
9
|
|
2
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
1539572
|
|
11882
|
|
3
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
189553
|
|
9
|
|
4
|
|
Assam
|
|
2218080
|
|
132894
|
|
5
|
|
Bihar
|
|
5097653
|
|
80300
|
|
6
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
168701
|
|
212
|
|
7
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
1938265
|
|
58832
|
|
8
|
|
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
|
|
111408
|
|
20
|
|
9
|
|
Daman & Diu
|
|
124531
|
|
158
|
|
10
|
|
Delhi
|
|
2192014
|
|
160297
|
|
11
|
|
Goa
|
|
289136
|
|
4581
|
|
12
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
6692816
|
|
187803
|
|
13
|
|
Haryana
|
|
2830149
|
|
76743
|
|
14
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
870806
|
|
343
|
|
15
|
|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
|
747033
|
|
30682
|
|
16
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
1951328
|
|
61412
|
|
17
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
5747534
|
|
70941
|
|
18
|
|
Kerala
|
|
1724826
|
|
13433
|
|
19
|
|
Ladakh
|
|
72804
|
|
1
|
|
20
|
|
Lakshadweep
|
|
22090
|
|
11
|
|
21
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
8279683
|
|
139297
|
|
22
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
5404823
|
|
266837
|
|
23
|
|
Manipur
|
|
137493
|
|
61
|
|
24
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
207452
|
|
22
|
|
25
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
236848
|
|
19
|
|
26
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
184946
|
|
35
|
|
27
|
|
Odisha
|
|
2654138
|
|
142990
|
|
28
|
|
Puducherry
|
|
164862
|
|
126
|
|
29
|
|
Punjab
|
|
1337009
|
|
14393
|
|
30
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
6806656
|
|
34966
|
|
31
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
196911
|
|
2
|
|
32
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
4809662
|
|
69386
|
|
33
|
|
Telangana
|
|
3422971
|
|
29603
|
|
34
|
|
Tripura
|
|
763556
|
|
12197
|
|
35
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
8739874
|
|
175494
|
|
36
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
1208558
|
|
35159
|
|
37
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
3899368
|
|
37604
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
8,30,23,693
|
|
18,48,754
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID Relief Aid
16,530 Oxygen Concentrators; 15,901 Oxygen Cylinders; 19 Oxygen Generation Plants; 11,416 ventilators/ BiPAP; ~6.6 L Remdesivir vials delivered/ dispatched expeditiously to States and UTs, so far
Government of India has been receiving international cooperation of COVID-19 relief medical supplies and equipment since 27th April 2021 from different countries/organisations. These are beingexpeditiously dispatched/delivered to the States and UTs to supplement their efforts towards COVID19 management.
Cumulatively, 16,530 Oxygen Concentrators; 15,901 Oxygen Cylinders; 19 Oxygen Generation Plants; 11,416 ventilators/ BiPAP; ~6.6 L Remdesivir vials delivered/ dispatched through road and air, from 27th April 2021 to 21th May 2021.
Major consignments received on 20/21st May 2021 from Qatar, Govt. of Wales , Canada Govt., Govt. of Saskatchewan , USISPF, Robert Bosch  includes:
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|
Consignments
|
|
Quantity
|
|
Oxygen Concentrators
|
|
963
|
|
Ventilators/Bi-PAP/CPAP
|
|
465Additionally, received Face Shields, Masks and other PPEs
Effective immediate allocation, and streamlined delivery to the recipient states/UTs and institutions is an ongoing exercise.
The Union Health Ministry is comprehensively monitoringthis on a regular basis. A dedicated Coordination Cell has been created in the Union Health Ministry to coordinate the receipt and allocation of foreign COVID relief material as international cooperation in the form of grants, aid and donations. This Cell started functioning from 26th April 2021. A Standard Operating Procedure has been framed and implemented by the Health Ministry since 2nd May, 2021.
Ministry of Education
Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2020 stands passed in Parliament after it was passed by Rajya Sabha today
Sanskrit is a gift of India for entire humanity: Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’
The Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, 2020 has been passed by the Parliament after it was passed by Rajya Sabha today. The Lok Sabha had already passed the Bill on 12th December 2019. Speaking after the passing of the Bill, Union HRD Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ thanked the Members of the House for their support in passing the Bill .This bill will convert  Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan, New Delhi,  Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, New Delhi, and  Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth, Tirupati into Central Sanskrit Universities.
Shri Nishank said that after passing of the bill, these 3 universities will have more opportunities to spread the knowledge of Sanskrit language not only in India but also across the world in a better way. The Minister said that Sanskrit is a scientific language and a language of wisdom. He also said that the world is looking towards Sanskrit language therefore it is being taught not only in Indian colleges and universities but also in top universities of the world. He said that Sanskrit is a gift of India for entire humanity and it will enhance the pride of India at global level. The Minister also quoted thoughts of some great personalities like great scientist Sir C.V. Raman, former president of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and German-born philologist Max Muller on Sanskrit.
https://twitter.com/DrRPNishank/status/1239518712572416002
The HRD Minister spoke at great length about the importance and uniquiness of Sanskrit and its literatuare. He pointed out that Sanskrit is a language having special charecteristics and unique in so many areas like grammer, meaning, pronunciation, accuracy etc. He further pointed out that Devnagari script is otherwise of Sanskrit only and informed that a lot of words in many Indian languages are derived from Sanskrit. Sanskrit language is not only a language but an identity of the great cultural diversity of this country and hence it is known as an unique language. Due to these factors, it has become imperative to promote the study and research in Sanskrit language. Hence, the goverment has proposed to convert these three Deemed to be Universities into Central Sanskrit Universities. He also said that this bill is dedicated to the nation and a small example of commitment of the government towards “Har Ek Kaam Desh Ke Naam”.
This is one of the landmark Bills passed by the Parliament which has fulfilled the aspirations and long standing wish of many sanskrit lovers, scholars and Sanskrit speaking people in the country. The Central University status awarded to these 3 Universities will enhance the status of these Universities and will give boost to Post Graduate, Doctoral and Post-doctoral education and Research in the field of Sanskrit and Shastraic education. This will pave way for many people from abroad to learn Sanskrit and Shastraic lore from these prestigious Central Sanskrit Universities in our country.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- Over 164 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 22,02,472
- Active cases stand at 5.46%
- Recovery Rate currently at 93.33%
- 3,06,357 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,76,77,328
- 2,86,384 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 72.21 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 14,62,261 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
#Unite2FightCorona #IndiaFightsCorona
PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Ministry of Finance
DRI intercepts narcotics parcel at Mumbai airport
:Mumbai, October 23, 2022
Based on intelligence that narcotic substances were likely to be smuggled into India through an International Courier Parcel, officers of DRI, Mumbai intercepted a parcel at the Air Cargo Complex, Mumbai on last Wednesday . The Parcel had originated in Paris and was destined for an address in Nalasopara in the outskirts of Mumbai. A thorough search of the Parcel resulted in the recovery of 1.9kg of Amphetamine Type Substance  in the form of tablets valued at more than Rs 15 crores in the illicit international market. The tablets were packed in polythene packs concealed inside the body of the corrugated packaging material.
In a follow up action, the DRI officers, in a meticulously planned operation uncovered multiple layers of recipients through which the consignment changed hands. The original recipient of the parcel was nabbed when he took delivery of the parcel. His interrogation led to another person who was the next in the chain. The second person was also nabbed in a similar manner. The interrogation of the second accused revealed that the ultimate recipient of the parcel was a Nigerian national. The Nigerian national was also nabbed when he came to receive the parcel. Thus, a total of three persons, including a Nigerian national, have been apprehended so far in this case.
Further investigation in the case is under progress.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Shri Piyush Goyal launches sale of subsidised Chana Dal under the brand name ‘Bharat Dal’ for Rs 60 per kg for one kg pack and Rs 55 per kg for 30 kg pack
Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Textiles and Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal launched the sale of subsidised Chana Dal under the brand name ‘Bharat Dal’ at the rate of Rs 60 per kg for one kg pack and Rs 55 per kg for 30 kg pack.
The retail outlets of National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation  in Delhi-NCR are selling the chana dal. The introduction of ‘Bharat Dal’ is a major step taken by the Centre Government towards making pulses available to consumers at affordable prices by converting chana stock of the government into chana dal.
The milling and packaging of the Chana Dal is undertaken by National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation  for distribution through its retail outlets in Delhi-NCR and also through the outlets of NCCF, Kendriya Bhandar and Safal. The chana dal, under this arrangement, is also made available to state governments for supplies under their welfare schemes, police, jails, and also for distribution through their Consumer Cooperative outlets.
Chana is the most abundantly produced pulse in India and consumed in several forms all over the India. Chana whole is soaked and boiled to make salad and roasted chana is served as snacks. Fried chana dal can also be used as alternative to tur dal, curries and soups. Chana besan is a major raw material for namkeens and sweets. Chana has multiple nutritional health benefits as it is rich in fibre, iron, potassium, vitamin B, selenium beta carotene and choline which are required by human body for controlling anaemia, blood sugar, bone health etc. and even for mental health.
Ministry of Defence
IAF Participation in 70th Anniversary Celebrations of Slaf
The Indian Air Force aerobatic display teams, the fixed wing “Suryakirans’ and rotary wing ‘Sarang’ , along with Light Combat Aircraft Tejas arrived at Colombo, Sri Lanka, on 27 Feb 21 on an invitation from Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana, Commander of the Sri Lanka Air Force . The Suryakirans, Sarang and LCA Tejas will participate in an Air Show at Galle Face, Colombo, scheduled from 03–05 Mar 21 as part of the 70th anniversary celebrations of SLAF.
IAF & SLAF have seen active exchanges and interactions for a number of years in diverse fields like training, operational exchanges and through professional military education courses.
IAFs participation in the 70th anniversary celebration of SLAF is a further manifestation of the strong professional bonds that the two Air Forces share. The IAF Suryakiran Aerobatic Team  had earlier toured Sri Lanka in 2001 for the 50th anniversary celebrations of SLAF. As the IAF aircraft take to the skies of Colombo to mark the event, they will script another significant chapter in the traditionally strong IAF-SLAF ties.
Ministry of Defence
AIR FORCE DAY CELEBRATIONS 2023 AT MUMBAI
Mumbai | 8th October 2023
On the eve of Air Force Day, a celebration was organized by Headquarters, Maritime Air Operations  at the United Services Club, Mumbai. The event on 7th October, was held to honor the courage and valour of all Air warriors, past and present. Honorable Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Ramesh Bais attended the event as Chief Guest. Air Vice Marshal Rajat Mohan, VM, the Air Officer Commanding  of HQ MAO also attended the function.
Air Vice Marshal Rajat Mohan welcomed the Honorable Governor Ramesh Bais at the event. In his speech, the AOC emphasized that IAF as first responder not only guards the skies but also provides quick and efficient response to natural disasters. Modernization of assets with a focus on substantial indigenisation  and the induction of the Agniveervayus was described as a priority for the IAF.
He thanked all stakeholders for taking care of IAF families while the air warriors were away fulfilling their primary duty. On behalf of all air warriors & their families, he also paid respects to the highly decorated veteran- Wg Cdr Jagmohan Nath, MVC and Bar, who passed away earlier this year in Mumbai. In addition, he also acknowledged the service rendered by the IAF veterans, who have shaped the IAF to its present being.
Other prominent guests included Vice Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, AVSM, NM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command, various senior military and civilian dignitaries and Veteran Officers in Mumbai.
Airforce Day is celebrated on 8th October every year to mark the formation of the Indian Air Force.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 308
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 115.73 crore
More than 46 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 115.73 Crore  today. More than 46 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
|
|
Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
10381988
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
9388501
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18375550
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
16284548
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
440182450
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
186518652
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
180132123
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
109681603
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
112842835
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
73536671
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
761914946
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
395409975
|
|
Total
|
|
1157324921
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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|
Date: 19th November, 2021 
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
137
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
7948
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
164
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
12268
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
1039077
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
2208265
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
251095
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
635800
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
153843
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
322689
|
|
1st Dose Administered in Total
|
|
1444316
|
|
2nd Dose Administered in Total
|
|
3186970
|
|
Total
|
|
4631286
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Mines
Iron Ore Production
(The Government has not limited the expansion of mines by amending the renewal of licences rule in the Mineral Concession Rules in the country including Rajasthan. Rather, a uniform lease period of 50 years has been prescribed to ensure certainty in mining lease period.
The Mines and Minerals  Act, 1957 [MMDR Act, 1957] was amended with effect from 12.01.2015. Through the said amendment, auction regime was introduced for grant of mineral concessions by the respective State Governments. As per Section 8A of MMDR Act, 1957, on and from the date of commencement of the MMDR Amendment Act, 2015 , all mining lease shall be granted for a period of 50 years; all mining leases granted before commencement of ibid amendment Act shall be deemed to have been granted for the period of 50 years; on the expiry of the lease period, the lease shall be put for auction as per the procedure specified under the MMDR Act. Before amendment to the Act in 2015, mining lease were granted for a maximum period of 30 years, with the provision for further renewal; which was discretionary, resulting in uncertainty for the lease holder.
The crude steel production grew at 4.4% annually  from 88.97 MT in 2014-15 to 120.29 MT in 2021-22. Further, as per the information provided by Indian Bureau of Mines, the domestic production of iron ore is sufficient to meet the current demand/requirement by domestic iron & steel industry.
The production data of iron ore for the country for the last seven years is given below:

|
|
Year
|
|
2014-
15
|
|
2015-
16
|
|
2016-
17
|
|
2017-
18
|
|
2018-
19
|
|
2019-
20
|
|
2020-
21
|
|
2021-22

|
|
Production
|
|
129.32
|
|
158.11
|
|
194.58
|
|
201.42
|
|
206.49
|
|
244.08
|
|
205.04
|
|
253.97
The production data of iron ore for Rajasthan for the last three years is given below:

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|
Year
|
|
2019-20
|
|
2020-21
|
|
2021-22 
|
|
Production
|
|
1.01
|
|
1.08
|
|
1.23
This information was given by the Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for Divyangjan in Amritsar, Punjab
A ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for distribution of aids and assistive devices to ‘Divyangjan’ under the ADIP Scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will be organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  in association with ALIMCO and District Administration Amritsar on 29th October, 2021 at Pehal Govt. Resource Centre, Govt Sr. Secondary School, Ranjit Avenue, Amritsar in Punjab.
A total of 3031 aids and assistive devices valued at Rs.1.83 crore will be distributed free of cost to 1803 Divyangjan at Block/Panchayat level by following the SOP prepared by the Department in view of COVID-19 Pandemic.
The inaugural function to be held on 29th October, 2021 at 13.00 PM will be attended virtually as the Chief Guest Dr. Virendra Kumar, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment and function will be presided over by Shri Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Member of Parliament, Amritsar.
Senior officers from ALIMCO and District Administration will also be present virtually/in person during the function.
Link for live webcast of the above event is https://youtu.be/BdO-gQLib08
AYUSH
AYUSH Minister inaugurated Ayurveda Palliative Care Unit at base Hospital
Minister of State  for AYUSH and Defence Shri Shripad Yesso Naik today inaugurated Ayurveda Palliative Care Unit at Palliative Care Centre, base Hospital, Delhi Cantt, New Delhi. On this occasion, a Memorandum of Understanding  was also signed between Ministry of AYUSH and Ministry of Defence for the Integration of AYUSH under the health establishments of Directorate General of Armed Forces Medical Services .
In his inaugural address, the Minister said that our Army soldiers work in very challenging environmental conditions right from Glaciers of Siachin to the Desserts of Thar, which takes a toll on their physical as well as mental health. He said that Ayurveda and Yoga can help the soldiers of Indian army to attain the best of physical and mental health and can improve their endurance. Shri Naik further informed that Ayurveda medicines and Panchkarma procedures like Snehana and Swedana are very effective in treating the Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders .
Minister of State  for AYUSH and Defence Shri Shripad Yesso Naik addressing at the inauguration of Ayurveda Palliative Care Unit at Palliative Care Centre, base Hospital, Delhi Cantt.
Secretary AYUSH Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha and Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services Lt. General Bipin Puri were also present on this occasion.
Under the MoU Ayurveda Units will also be established at Palliative Care Centre, Army Research and Referral Hospital, Air Force Hospital, Hindon, Ghaziabad and Five identified Ex- Service men Contributory Health Scheme  Polyclinics in Delhi –NCR.
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President of India’s Greetings on the eve of Easter
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has sent his greetings to all fellow citizens on the eve of Easter.
In a message, the President has said, “On the auspicious occasion of Easter, I extend my best wishes and heartiest congratulations to all the fellow citizens, especially from the Christian community, living in India and abroad.
This festival commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ is celebrated with joy all over the world. Jesus Christ is a symbol of humanity, forgiveness, sacrifice, compassion and truth. His life teaches us peace, love and fraternity.
On this joyous occasion, let's follow these values which will strengthen the bond of love, affection and harmony in our society and increase happiness and prosperity in our Nation”.
Click here to see President's Message in Hindi